Genitourinary plexiform neurofibroma mimicking sacrococcygeal teratoma

J Surg Tech Case Rep. 2012 Jan;4(1):50-2. doi: 10.4103/2006-8808.100356.

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis is a common inherited autosomal dominant disease, but genitourinary neurofibroma is rare. The unpredictable nature of neurofibromas has a serious impact on the quality of life of patients, and their management is challenging for clinicians. We present a 9-year-old girl with plexiform neurofibroma of genitourinary system associated with pulmonary hypertension, masquerading as sacrococcygeal teratoma. Intraoperative finding and histological examination of the resected tumor confirmed the diagnosis.

Keywords: Genitourinary; plexiform neurofibroma; pulmonary hypertension; sacrococcygeal tumor.

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  • Case Reports